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Bank Account interest rates extremely low

My bank's interest rate was already pitifully low at 0.65%
So what did they do? They lowered it to 0.455%.
They blame the Reserve Bank for cutting the cash rate to 0.63%.
You may say, Term Deposits are a better option, not so.
A 5 year term deposit pays a pitiful 0.65%.
My bank still made $11 million Profit.
They gladly use my money to generate their profit whilst paying me the minimum rate for the use of my money.
Banks wonder why they are among the least trusted businesses, what with all the fraudulent behaviour being uncovered.
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MarkPaul · 26-30, M
Welcome to the world, son. I've read about interest rates being in the double digits at one time. That would have been fancy enough for me, but sadly it did not last.
Gusman · 61-69, M
@MarkPaul I remember when 5 year term deposits were above 10%.
Late 70's - early 80's
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@Gusman Damn... imagine what you could do with that!
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@MarkPaul I on the other hand remember paying 17% on my mortgage. Pray we never see that again..😷
MarkPaul · 26-30, M
@whowasthatmaskedman Well, yeah... that would be the downside. Either way, "the house" makes and keeps the money.